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Turkey
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Iznik Pottery Spandrel Fragment
- glazed fritware
- approximately: 18.7 by 15cm., 7 3/8 by 5 7/8 in.
decorated in underglaze blue, turquoise and bole dark red with black outlines, arched sides with floral border, mounted
Provenance
Bonhams, London, 16 October 2003, lot 233
Previously in the Collection of Sir James Alan Noel Barlow, 2nd Baronet GCB KBE FSA (1881-1968)
Previously in the Collection of Sir James Alan Noel Barlow, 2nd Baronet GCB KBE FSA (1881-1968)
Literature
Geza Fehervari, Islamic Pottery: A Comprehensive Study based on the Barlow Collection, London, 1973, no. 275, pl. 109a.
Condition
The surface in good condition, some minor abrasion along horizontal and vertical edges, the arched side with some glazed decoration along one section, the other with some abrasion and minor cracks, set onto wooden mount with hook for hanging, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This tile stands out for its vibrant, painterly quality: each brushstroke is visible in the cobalt-blue ground and on the turquoise stems of the roses, which arch their heads as if swaying in the breeze. The combination of colours lies outside the standard Iznik repertory, particularly the deep, brownish-red highlights which are usually characterised by a brighter crimson shade.
First published by Professor Geza Fehervari in 1973, this tile previously belonged to Sir James Alan Noel Barlow, 2nd Baronet GCB KBE FSA (1881-1968), who was a British civil servant and celebrated collector of Islamic and Chinese art. Other pieces from the Barlow Collection are in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
First published by Professor Geza Fehervari in 1973, this tile previously belonged to Sir James Alan Noel Barlow, 2nd Baronet GCB KBE FSA (1881-1968), who was a British civil servant and celebrated collector of Islamic and Chinese art. Other pieces from the Barlow Collection are in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.